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RUDY, WAS ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL AND CHARISMATIC, ENTERTAINERS IN HOLLYWOOD, he told stories of his early years and how much fun the entertainment industry afforded him. There were no dull moments in Rudy's life. His career flowed in every direction and as he became America's first Crooner. He discovered that He could also dance and act. He spotlighted America’s biggest talent on the Rudy Vallee Show and featured names like Orson Welles as his guest. Long before Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Priestley, Rudy filled the largest Halls and concert events in the country.
Rudy showed that he still had it when he performed on Broadway in How to succeed in Business, Without really Trying...When I met and started Shooting Rudy, He was 80yrs and his mind was great and he remembered all the details of everything that transpired in his life. A young concert pianist name Linda Nardini had written some contemporary music that caught his eye, and she approached him to record it. Rudy was excited and agreed to record. At this last recording session everyone marveled at how professional he was and still at the top of his game.
Lot # 4000 Rudy Vallee Collection Includes three scrapbooks from 1928 to 1933. Letters signed by Miller of Miller Music, Joseph Young of Irving Berlin Inc., Fred Foster of Foster Music, Michael Kearns of Boosey & Kearns, John White of Leo Feist Music, Keith Prowse of London, Larry Spier of Famous Music, Irving Dibo of Dibo Music, Lester Santly of Santly Music, etc. Also ten telegrams, some newspaper advertisements, small ads, small posters and broadsides, 10+ "Sposin" pieces of paper, and a cute 1934 drawing of Rudy Valley done in circles. There are over 100 sheet music pieces. One is "Language of Love" and is the first copy off of the press and signed by Phil (?). Many of these are glued to the scrapbook paper. Lot of loose paper with a letter thanking Mr. Vallee for supporting Richard Nixon and an invitation to the inauguration ball, 16 pieces of sheet music and two sheet music books, assortment of copies of papers and photographs, black leather bag with a Vallee name tag. Most of the sheet music has Rudy Vallee's name, picture, or photograph on it. - Lot of 72 black-and-white photographs with some duplication. Est. $8,000 ~ $20,000
Rudy Vallee Day Celebration, Washington D. C
1985 - Photograph (from the Washington Post, March 5, 1985) of Virginia H. Knauer, Special Advisor to the President, with Linda Ronstadt, and others. Also matted beneath the photo is a letter from Virginia Knauer to Chris Harris of Harris, Delorean, & Rolf Public Relations, thanking him for setting up a meeting with Rudy and Ellie. On the back of the frame is a letter to Chris Harris from James A. Dorsking, Special Assistant to the President Clinton, thanking Harris for recommending that the President give special recognition to Virginia Knauer. "We have taken your recommendation as a nomination for the Presidential Medal of Freedom." Framed, 18" x 15.5". FHWAC 26201 4000_2
Rudy Vallee, Last Recording Session
1984 - Photograph of recording session of "Girl Talk". Music by Linda Nardini, concert pianist. Photo of Vallee with Linda Nardini attached to back of frame. Framed, 20.5" x 18.5". Photograph by Charles Adams. FHWAC 26200 4000_3
Rudy Vallee's Last Recording Session 1984 - A different view showing an elderly Vallee in his last recording session, which was for "Girl Talk." Signed by Charles Adams. Framed, 17" x 13.5". FHWAC 27778 4000_4
Rudy Vallee, Last Recording Session 1984 - Charles Adams' color photo of Rudy Vallee at his last recording session, recording the music for "Girl Talk". Framed, 14.5" 17.5". FHWAC 33174 4000_5
Framed Record of "An Evening with Rudy Vallee" Beautifully framed red vinyl 33 1/3 RPM record mounted on gold mat. Painting (by James Montgomery Flagg) of Vallee on label. Record info sheet attached to back of frame. Disk: 12" diameter. Framed, 20 " x 20". FHWAC 26203 4000_6
Rudy Vallee Music Cover and Letter from Publisher, George Piantadosi 1934 - Vintage Rudy Vallee music: "Moonlight, a Love Song and You", successfully introduced by Vallee, and autograph letter from George Piantadosi, who was famous in the radio and music industry. Framed, 18" x 22". FHWAC 26205 4000_7
Rudy Vallee, Sealtest Show Tape 1940 - This show starred Lionel Barrymore and Orson Welles. This episode sets up a confrontation between John Barrymore as a stage veteran and Orson Welles as the new star of radio. Shadow box frame, 13.25" x 17.25". FHWAC 26206 4000_8
Rudy Vallee at Age 6 Very nice b/w photo of Rudy Vallee at age 6. Framed, 13.5" x 11.5". FHWAC 33179 4000_9
Rudy Vallee w/Dick Powell and Al Jolson, Vintage Photograph Photograph is c.1934. Rudy Vallee is center, Dick Powell on his left and Al Jolson on his right Framed, 15.75" x 13.75". FHWAC 25928 4000_10
“Heigh Ho, Everybody" 1984 - Photos of Rudy Vallee with magazine article by Margaret Burk, about Rudy's "tennis court in the Sky.” The article includes a lovely quote from Ellie, Vallee's wife of 35 years. Framed are two photos of Vallee and the magazine article. Framed, 15.5" x 26.5. FHWAC 26202 4000_11
Rudy Vallee and The Connecticut Yankees Two photos and handbill for Rudy Vallee and the Connecticut Yankees with Alice Faye appearing at the Famous Hollywood Cabaret Restaurant, New York. Photos and handbill are matted and framed, 21.5" x 19.5". FHWAC 26204 4000_12
Rudy Vallee Brings Out the Multitudes to Atlantic City Steel Pier Early 1930's - Four vintage photographs of Vallee and groups of people at Atlantic City. Framed together, 31" x 26.5". FHWAC 26207 4000_13
Radio Mirror Covers of Rudy Vallee with Barney Rapp Letter 1933 - Two Radio Mirror covers matted with a letter to Rudy from Barney Rapp, “congratulatory wire on our opening night". Framed, 18" x 31". FHWAC 26208 4000_14
Vintage Photos of Rudy Vallee with Friends 1947 - Four photographs of Rudy Vallee with Bing Crosby, Ma Kettle, Dick Powell and Mary Pickford. Also framed with the photos is a letter signed by Dore Schary, CEO, RKO Studio, 1947 that mentions Rudy's performance in "The Bachelor". Framed: 27.5" x 22". FHWAC 26210 4000_15
Charcoal Portrait of Rudy Valley by David Donoho 1938 - A portrait of Rudy Vallee presented to him for his birthday by David Donoho. Donoho was a well-known artist and photographer. FHWAC 26211 4000_16
Rudy Vallee on a Set, and Note by Jave Heifetz A black and white photograph of Rudy Vallee on set. "George White's Scandals.” Photo with a poem titled "My Favorite Poems" and a note from Jave Heifetz thanking Rudy and Elinor. Framed, 22" x 18". FHWAC 26226 4000_17
Rudy Vallee with Various People Eight photographs and an invitation to Rudy from Major Edward Bowes, vice-president of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Pictures for a party for Ethel Barrymore. All are matted with the invitation and framed, 28.5" x 28.5". FHWAC 26230 4000_18
Rudy Vallee and Vivian Blain 1929 – Includes a music cover and letter from Irving Bibo. Nice photo of Vallee with actress Vivian Blain, Loretta Young's sister. A music cover of Vallee's favorite love song, "Huggable, Kissable You” by Irving Bibo. A letter from Irving Bibo (Bibo-Lang, Inc. Music Publishers) thanking Rudy and asking him to plug the song for him. All are matted together and framed, 18" X 31" . FHWAC 26290 4000_19
Rudy Vallee Check and Photo 1945 check signed by Vallee for the Drene Show. Photo shows young black boy looking at an advertising broad side for Rudy Vallee and Company for the 8th Regiment Armory on September 27. Framed, 19" x 14". FHWAC 26659 4000_20
W. C. Handy Autograph to Rudy Vallee 1932 - "To Rudy Vallee with greatest admiration, W. C. Handy, 'Saint Louis Blues', July 25, 1932." On what seems to be the cover of a music sheet for “Way Down South Where the Blues Began”. Framed, 18" x 14". FHWAC 26660 4000_21
Rudy Vallee & Wife Eleanor in Later Years 1984 - Three items matted and framed together corresponding to the later period in Rudy's life. Includes a newspaper article by Angela Fox Dunn entitled "The Teenager Rudy Vallee Married Says: Our 36 Years Together Was One Long Love Song," a photo of Rudy and wife Eleanor taken by Charles Adams and signed by Adams and a pencil sketch (tracing) done by Rudy of his right hand, signed and dated July 12, 1984. Framed, 29" x 26.75". FHWAC 27777 4000_22
Historic Ginger Rogers Letter and Photograph Letter is addressed to "Rudy." Ginger is asking this person to play a new son she has just written called "Used to Be You." If Rudy will promote this on his show, the Atlantic Publishing Company will produce it. Rudy must have helped Ms. Rogers out as this was one of two songs she wrote and had produced in 1932. Letter has a feint 'Ginger' signature, but has been resigned in dark pen. Framed, 25.5" x 25". FHWAC 28011 4000_23
Phyllis Diller, Autographed Letter to Rudy Vallee 1957 - B/w photo of Phyllis Diller framed with a letter she wrote to Rudy Vallee. Framed, 21.5" x 18.25". FHWAC 33158 4000_24
Rudy Vallee with Dick Powell and Al Jolson B/w vintage photo of Rudy Valley with Singer Al Jolson and actor dick Powell. Framed, 14.5" x 17.5". FHWAC 33175 4000_25
Rudy Vallee and Spencer Tracy B/w photo of Rudy Vallee with actor Spencer Tracy at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, "Starlight Roof". Framed, 17" x 14". FHWAC 33176 4000_26
Rudy Vallee at the Waldorf B/w photo of Rudy Vallee at the Waldorf Astoria, Starlight Roof with the Connecticut Yankees and Company. Framed, 15" x 13". FHWAC 33177 4000_27
Vintage photos of Rudy Valle and Alice Faye. B/w photos of Rudy Valle and Alice Faye in the production of "Sweet and Simple" from the Fox film, "George White's Scandles". Nicely framed with the music score, 19" x 31". FHWAC 33138 4000_28
Rudy Valley with Bette Jane Greer 1940's - B/w photo of Rudy Vallee with Bette Jane Greer, wife #3 and a friend. Also framed with the photo is a check made out to Bette Jane Vallee for $100, signed by Vallee. 12.5" x 10.5". FHWAC 33178 4000_29
Rudy Vallee and His Dog 1932 - B/w photo of Rudy Vallee with his dog and music industry moguls from New York and Hollywood. Framed, 10.5: x 12.5". FHWAC 33600 4000_30
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